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Fayes Family History

Fayes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hayes, Fayer, Fares, Rayes, Bayes, Faye, Fales, Mayes, Fakes, Kayes

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Where is the Fayes family from?

You can see how Fayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fayes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fayes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fayes family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fayes's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Fayes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fayes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Forelady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fayes. 50% of Fayes men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Fayes women worked as a Forelady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fayes were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Forelady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Fayes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Fayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fayes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 112 immigration records available for the last name Fayes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Fayes. For the veterans among your Fayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fayes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fayes in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fayes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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